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Maxi Zoo is part of the Fressnapf Group, the European market leader in pet product with 2,700+ shops across Europe. Maxi Zoo is Ireland’s largest pet retailer and has over 30 shops in Ireland. Maxi Zoo Ireland are driven by the desire to make the life of pets and pets owners simpler, better and happier. Maxi Zoo Ireland are currently recruiting for a Part Time Sales Assistant for our Drogheda store. What you will do: · Customer Engagement – Provide exceptional customer service by offering knowledgeable guidance on products, fostering positive interactions to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty while effectively promoting all Fressnapf|Maxi Zoo products. · Brand Integrity - Achieve targets keeping the pets needs at the forefront of everything we do. Ensuring that the animals entrusted to us are well cared for at all times, and that the welfare of the animal comes first. · Merchandise and Inventory - Curate an enticing shopping experience for all pet parents with impeccably stocked shelves with full product availability on the shelves in order to minimise inventory discrepancies, maintain high inventory quality. · · Personal Development - Proactively engage in personal and professional development, in consultation with the store manager, while adhering to specified staff training timelines. What you will bring: · Flexibility to work across the week and need to be available to work mornings, evenings, weekends and national public holidays · Strong communication skills and open behaviour towards customers · Friendly and personable demeanour · Joy and fun in selling · Passion for animals · Previous experience in similar environment is desirable Why join us? · Service pay- Higher rate of pay from when you reach 12 months service · Employee Discount - we offer employee discount of up to 40% in our stores and 20% in our Salon · Paid leave- Sick leave, annual leave and bank holidays, maternity/paternity leave · Refer a friend scheme · Advancement Opportunities – At Maxi Zoo we believe in promoting from within as much as possible and developing our team to have a career path. · Community- A chance to work in an environment where employees and customers share the same passion for animals · Educational opportunities- Continuous learning through our induction plan, e-learning academy, classroom training environment and development plans. All Opportunity to enrolled in our company provided advanced pet knowledge programme. · Employee assistance programme · Cycle to work Scheme · Free Uniform
Trainee Manager
Main purpose of the role: Support the management team in all aspects of the operation of the store while gaining detailed experience in individual departments throughout the store. The ideal candidate will have/be: 1 years€,, experience in the retail industry is desirable Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) Experience balancing cash/tills is desirable Experience with fresh food Excellent communication skills Good delegation skills Highly driven with a strong work ethic Commerciality and brand awareness Passion for grocery retail Thrive in a fast-paced working environment. Main Duties: Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based Set, monitor and achieve sales targets with the team on gross profit margin, net margin, waste and other KPIs as agreed with Store Manager Actively participate in all training and development initiatives, and performance assessments Merchandise and present the entire store to the highest standard at all times and in accordance with relevant store planograms and guidelines Implement planograms correctly and ensure the correct range is in place in store Gain competence with all aspects of supply procedures €" ordering, delivery procedures, stock rotation and control procedures Manage such departments as are assigned to you Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
Sales Assistant
Maxi Zoo is part of the Fressnapf Group, the European market leader in pet product with 2,700+ shops across Europe. Maxi Zoo is Ireland’s largest pet retailer and has over 30 shops in Ireland. Maxi Zoo Ireland are driven by the desire to make the life of pets and pets owners simpler, better and happier. Maxi Zoo Ireland are currently recruiting for a Part Time Sales Assistant for our Dundalk store. What you will do: · Customer Engagement – Provide exceptional customer service by offering knowledgeable guidance on products, fostering positive interactions to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty while effectively promoting all Fressnapf|Maxi Zoo products. · Brand Integrity - Achieve targets keeping the pets needs at the forefront of everything we do. Ensuring that the animals entrusted to us are well cared for at all times, and that the welfare of the animal comes first. · Merchandise and Inventory - Curate an enticing shopping experience for all pet parents with impeccably stocked shelves with full product availability on the shelves in order to minimise inventory discrepancies, maintain high inventory quality. · · Personal Development - Proactively engage in personal and professional development, in consultation with the store manager, while adhering to specified staff training timelines. What you will bring: · Flexibility to work across the week and need to be available to work mornings, evenings, weekends and national public holidays · Strong communication skills and open behaviour towards customers · Friendly and personable demeanour · Joy and fun in selling · Passion for animals · Previous experience in similar environment is desirable Why join us? · Service pay- Higher rate of pay from when you reach 12 months service · Employee Discount - we offer employee discount of up to 40% in our stores and 20% in our Salon · Paid leave- Sick leave, annual leave and bank holidays, maternity/paternity leave · Refer a friend scheme · Advancement Opportunities – At Maxi Zoo we believe in promoting from within as much as possible and developing our team to have a career path. · Community- A chance to work in an environment where employees and customers share the same passion for animals · Educational opportunities- Continuous learning through our induction plan, e-learning academy, classroom training environment and development plans. All Opportunity to enrolled in our company provided advanced pet knowledge programme. · Employee assistance programme · Cycle to work Scheme · Free Uniform
Motor Mechanic
Job Purpose: As Supervisor the person will be responsible for supporting the Branch Manager in the management of the branch and in his absence to take full responsibility for the management of the branch. The person will be responsible for ensuring that the team achieve service, sales and quality targets etc. in a customer-focused environment whilst ensuring all company policies and procedures are adhered to including Health & Safety Etc. Key Tasks Required: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Visual Merchandiser
This is a permanent position offering 39hours per week. The position is based in the H&M Dundalk store in the Marshes Shopping Centre. As a Visual Merchandiser you are responsible for maintaining and creating an environment that inspires our customers to explore their personal style. Implement the visual identity, drive Routines, Selling and support theTeamdeliver a Customer First Experience. Key responsibilities: Availability 7 days fully flexible, weekends included. Benefits We offer all our employees at H&M Group attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All our employees receive a staff discount card, usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. Brands covered by the discount are H&M (Beauty and Move included), COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories, ARKET, Afound. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program – HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here . In addition to our global benefits, all our local markets offer different competitive perks and benefits. Please note that they may differ between employment type and countries. Inclusion & Diversity H&M is a part of H&M Group. At H&M Group, we’re determined to create and maintain inclusive, diverse and equitable workplaces throughout our organisation. Our teams should consist of a variety of people that share and combine their knowledge, experience and ideas. Having a diverse workforce leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges, on what we perceive possible and on how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world. Hence all diversity dimensions are taken into consideration in our recruitment process. We strive to have a fair and equal process and therefore kindly ask you not to attach a cover letter in your application as they often contain information that easily can trigger unintentional biases.
Store Colleague (E-store)
Woodie's is the market-leading DIY, Home & Garden retailer in Ireland with 35 stores nationwide and an online presence. We are proud to be listed as Ireland's Top Retailer by Great Places to Work and an official "Best Workplaces for Women" for the past three years! We are also recognised by the Irish Centre for Diversity & Inclusion as an accredited Investor in Diversity. We have an opportunity to join our Drogheda E-store team on a Fixed Term Contract. Some key responsibilities of the role: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Woodie's! We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. IND2 Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term Pay: €13.70 per hour Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week Work Location: In person
Car Cleaner/Valetor
Salary: €30,000 (increases after 1 years' service) Due to on-going growth within the group, we are now recruiting for a trainee or experienced Car Cleaner/Valetor to join our bright and modern Audi Approved:plus dealership in Drogheda. Joe Duffy Group is Ireland’s leading motor retailer representing 13 brands across 24 locations with a team of 650 employees and an enviable franchise portfolio of world-leading brands. In May 2023, Joe Duffy Group was announced as Ireland 9th Best Employer in the Sunday Independent. Our competitive advantage is underpinned by the quality of the people we employ and the unrivalled career path we can offer. We are looking to recruit a dynamic and ambitious individual that displays drive, passion, energy, talent and integrity. Key Responsibilities: • Be responsible for the condition of all new and used vehicles delivered to the group including cleanliness, documentation, keys etc. • Prepare vehicles in line with PDI and Dealer requirements. • Ensure any damage is notified to the relevant manager in order that appropriate action can be taken. • Wash and valet cars in line with Audi Dealer standards. • Inspect vehicles with sales/service person prior to customer handover. • Ensure regular stocks of cleaning materials. • Assist in maintaining the Dealership clean and tidy. • Maintain safe working practices and standards of the Dealer. We will recognise and reward your hard work, achievements and loyalty with our excellent reward and benefits package, including: Industry leading training and progressions plans 20 days Annual Leave Employment Assistance Programme Social Club Life Cover Uniform provided Bike to Work Scheme PRSA CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Service Controller
Service Controller - Audi Approved: plus Drogheda, Co. Louth. Due to on-going growth within the group, an excellent opportunity has arisen for a Service Controller to join our team at Joe Duffy Group in Audi Approved; plus Drogheda. Joe Duffy Group is Ireland’s leading motor retailer representing 16 brands across 22 locations with a team of 600 employees and an enviable franchise portfolio of world-leading brands. In May 2023, Joe Duffy Group was announced as Ireland 9th Best Employer in the Sunday Independent. Our competitive advantage is underpinned by the quality of the people we employ and the unrivalled career path we can offer. We are looking to recruit a dynamic and ambitious individual that displays drive, passion, energy, talent and integrity. Note: A full and clean Irish or EU driving licence and a full-time work VISA are absolutely essential requirements for this role Role Overview: You will be responsible for assisting in the control of service and repair work carried out in the workshop to maximise service sales and profitability. Key Responsibilities: Controlling the service team and workshop through efficient operation of the work loading system Selling value added and incremental products through effective communication with customers, technicians and team members Demonstrating Due Diligence, accuracy and professionalism at all times Control the work loading system, record and process information on work carried out to customer vehicles. Candidate Requirements: Aftersales experience in the Automotive Industry is required Fluent in the English language, demonstrating high numeracy and literacy skills Demonstrate effective persuasion skills and high levels of managerial ability Demonstrate a high level of mechanical knowledge Knowledge of Kerridge system is desirable but not essential Full, clean EU driving licence is an essential requirement We will recognise and reward your hard work, achievements and loyalty with our excellent reward and benefits package including: We offer an excellent salary and benefits package Career progression opportunities available to the right candidate State of the art facilities Life Cover Bike to Work Scheme Uniform 20 days Annual Leave Social Club Employment Assistance Program A full and clean Irish or EU driving licence and a full-time work VISA are absolutely essential requirements for this role. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Senior Executive Librarian
The Role of the Senior Executive Librarian The post of Senior Executive Librarian is a professional post requiring a degree and postgraduate qualification in librarianship or a degree in librarianship. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated person, with drive and commitment to delivering quality public services and continual professional development who can demonstrate clear knowledge and understanding of: Salary The salary scale for the position is: €59,417 – €77,243 (LSI 2) gross per annum. Entry point and progression are in line with Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage Circulars. Persons not employed in a local authority post on or after 1st January 2011 will begin at the minimum point. Salary may be adjusted per Government Policy. Location of Post The post holder may be assigned to any Louth County Council premises with reasonable notice. No disturbance allowance is payable. Travel expenses are at the post holder's own cost. Superannuation A. New entrants (post-1 Jan 2013): Join the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. Class A PRSI applies. Contribution: 3% of pensionable remuneration + 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (minus twice the State Pension Contributory rate). B. Officers pre-1 Jan 2013, Class A PRSI: Contribution of 1.5% + 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration. C. Officers pre-5 April 1995, Class D PRSI: Contribution of 5%. Dependent Scheme participants contribute an additional 1.5%. Retirement Retirement terms depend on the applicable superannuation scheme and will be detailed upon appointment. Health Candidates may be required to undergo a medical exam (refunded upon appointment) by a practitioner nominated by the authority.
Senior Executive Librarian
The Role of the Senior Executive Librarian The post of Senior Executive Librarian is a professional post requiring a degree and postgraduate qualification in librarianship or degree in librarianship. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated person, with drive and commitment to delivering quality public services and continual professional development who can demonstrate clear knowledge and understanding of: • Local authority services, its key stakeholders and relationships • Local government structures and its democratic role and mandate • National and international public library policy and strategy The ideal candidate will: • Have experience and skills in leadership and management ability • Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Have experience in people management and team membership skills • Have experience in change management and project management skills • Have knowledge of current issues and the future direction of libraries and Local Government • Be committed to the public interest • Have satisfactory IT skills including knowledge and understanding of relevant technical ICT packages • Have a current, full, clean, Class B drivers’ licence and access to own car The ideal candidate will also demonstrate through their application form and at the interview that they: • Have a commitment to modern and innovative library service delivery • Are able to work within, and where necessary lead multi-disciplined teams and have the ability to motivate, empower and encourage staff under his/her control to achieve maximum performance • Be capable of working without supervision and working on one’s own initiative • Have excellent experience in community and stakeholder engagement and be capable of working in partnership with other Louth County Council Sections and with outside agencies • Have relevant administrative experience at a sufficiently high level • Have a career record that demonstrates a high level of competence in the management of staff • Have a strong understanding of the professional role of the librarian and of 21st century library services • Have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organisation in Ireland • Understand the changing environment in which Louth County Council operates and be capable of adapting to change in order to deliver quality services to our citizens • Have the experience of planning strategically to manage and implement initiatives to enhance library services, infrastructure and collections • Are motivated to achieve maximum performance by supporting the current Performance Management and Development System (PMDS) • Have strong interpersonal, communications, networking and advocacy skills • Have the ability to manage financial resources within a budgetary control framework • Have an ability to lead in the provision of excellent customer service • Have a good understanding of the role of digital technologies in the delivery of public library services • Have experience of engaging with and leveraging emerging technologies in library services and operations • Have good knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations, the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace • Have a thorough knowledge of Local Government in Ireland or a demonstrable ability to quickly acquire same • Have the ability to deputise at a senior level Post of Senior Executive Librarian Louth County Council is currently inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for the above competition. Louth County Council will, following the interview process, form a panel for the post, from which future relevant vacancies may be filled subject to sanction approval from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. This panel will exist for 12 months and may only be extended at the discretion of the Chief Executive. Essential Criteria 1. Character Candidates shall be of good character. 2. Health Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. Education, training, experience, etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms – a) Hold a degree (level eight on the National Framework of Qualifications) in the area of Library and Information Studies, b) Have satisfactory experience of library work including satisfactory experience at a management level. Candidates must also: • Have the knowledge and ability to discharge the duties of the post concerned. • Be suitable in all other relevant respects for appointment to the post concerned. Candidates, if successful, will not be appointed to the post unless they: • Agree to undertake the duties attached to the post and accept the conditions under which the duties are, or may be required to be performed. • Are fully competent, available to undertake, and fully capable of undertaking, the duties attached to the position. Assessment Procedure Key Competencies for the post include the following and candidates will be expected to demonstrate sufficient evidence within their application form of competence under each of these. Please take particular note of these when completing the application form as any short-listing or interview processes will be based on the information provided by candidates: Particulars of Post Duties The Senior Executive Librarian is a senior management post within Louth Library Service. The job profile is likely to evolve as the service changes and develops to meet the changing needs of the public. The Senior Executive Librarian works closely with staff at all grade levels and reports directly to the County Librarian. The post requires a high level of professional library and management skills, which include strategic and operational roles. Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to: Strategic Role: • Working with the senior library management team to plan and deliver the local authority library development programme. • Contribute to forward planning, capital development and policy formulation. • Leading change across the library service to enable delivery of quality services to the public. • Participation in both national and local council committees for the development and implementation of new, innovative services. • Development of community engagement and roll out of strategic programmes for service development. • Development and management of effective marketing and public relations campaigns to deliver strategic targets. • Planning and oversight for Budgets, Procurement and ICT. Operational Role: • Branch library development, including collections, services and facilities. • Cultural programming and liaising with local authority, local community and key stakeholders. • Management of administrative functions, including HR, Finance, ICT and eServices. • Supervise and participate in the Performance Management Development System Library Team Plan development and roll out to branch network. • Management and good governance of library buildings, health and safety, child protection, data protection, risk management, sustainable development and business continuity in accordance with Council policies. • Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time. • Deputising for the County Librarian as requested. The duties shall be such as may be assigned to the officer from time to time by the local authority and shall include the duty of deputising for other officers of the local authority, when required, and such duties as may be assigned to him/her in relation to the area of any other local authority. These duties are indicative rather than exhaustive and carried out under general guidance. Salary The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. The holder of the office shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than his/her inclusive salary) payable to and received by him/her by virtue of his/her office or in respect of services which he/she is required by or under any enactment to perform. The salary scale for the position of Senior Executive Librarian is: €59,417 - €77,243 (LSI 2) gross per annum. Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. In accordance with Departmental Circular Letter EL.02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1st January 2011, will enter the scale for the position at the minimum point. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy. Location of Post Louth County Council reserves the right to assign the post holder to any council premises, now or in the future subject to reasonable notice. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or other compensation. The person appointed will be required to provide him/herself at his/her own expense with the necessary mode of travel to and from work. Superannuation A. Officers joining the Public Service after the 1st January 2013 will be required to join the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. A Class A rate of PRSI contribution will apply. A rate of 3% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the rate of State Pension Contributory (SPC). This includes a contribution to a Spouse’s and Children’s Scheme. OR B. Officers who became pensionable officers of the Public Service prior to 1st January 2013 and who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required to contribute at a rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of the net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the rate of State Pension Contributory (SPC). You will be required to contribute at a rate of 1.5% of your pensionable remuneration to the Spouses & Children’s Pension Scheme. OR C. Officers who become pensionable officers of a Public Service prior to 5th April 1995 and who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required to contribute at a rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. If an option to join a dependent scheme was made you will be required to contribute at a rate of 1.5% to a Dependents Pension Scheme. Retirement Retirement is dependent on the superannuation scheme you become a member of and details will be made available to you upon appointment. Health For the purpose of satisfying the requirements as to health, it may be necessary for the successful candidate, before he/she is appointed, to undergo at his/her expense a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the local authority. On taking up appointment, the expense of the medical examination will be refunded to the candidate. Probation Where a person, who is not already a permanent officer of Louth County Council, is appointed, the following provisions shall apply: • There will be a probationary period of 9 months from date of employment, • The Chief Executive may at his or her discretion extend this period, • You shall cease to hold office at end of the period of probation unless during this period the Chief Executive has certified that your service is satisfactory. Residence The holder of the office shall reside in the district in which his/her duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance, thereof. References Applicants are required to advise the names of two responsible persons to whom they are well known but not related (at least one of the referees should be an existing or former employer). In advance of any offer of employment, Louth County Council reserves the right to seek both written and verbal references from current and previous employers, educational institutions or any other organisations with which the candidate has been associated. The Council reserves the right to determine the merit, appropriateness and relevance of such references and referees. Hours of Work The working hours at present provide for a five-day, thirty-five hour working week. A flexible working hours’ system is in operation and may be availed of subject to the terms and conditions of the Flexitime Policy. Sick Leave The terms of the Public Service Sick Pay Scheme will prevail. Annual Leave Annual leave entitlement for the position will be 30 days per annum. Louth County Council’s leave year runs from 1st January to 31st December. Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangements for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1977 (as amended). Start Date The successful candidate will commence on direction from Directors of Service and/or Chief Executive. Should they fail to take up the appointment on direction, the council at its discretion may not appoint them.
